Academic Magnet lost against Burke last Monday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Academic Magnet Raptors took a 70-52 bruising from the Burke Bulldogs. While losing is never fun, the Raptors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 259th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 121st).
Burke's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Juel Mack, who went 7-for-14 en route to 15 points in addition to seven boards and four steals. Mack is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games he's played. Jordan Nelson was another key player, going 7-for-15 on his way to 18 points.
Academic Magnet's loss was their ninth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-20. As for Burke, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-8.
Academic Magnet wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 50-49 defeat against Andrews on the 12th. As for Burke, they have also already played their next game, a 62-58 loss against Timberland on the 12th.
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